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Lodge Talk
Feb 6, 20152 min read
Behavior Management- Center Policy
The intricacies of center practice are often left unsaid. Observers may inquire, “How do you …. ?”
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Lodge Talk
Oct 24, 20141 min read
The Scientist at Play: Then & Now
About two years ago when this little fellow put two objects together and embarked ...
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Lodge Talk
May 1, 20143 min read
How to Approach Your Child for Toilet Learning
When you feel your child is ready and have noticed many of the signs, you can begin with toilet learning.
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Lodge Talk
Apr 30, 20141 min read
Together in the WHY
The wonderful world of WHY marks your child taking that last step out of infancy and entering more fully into the social...
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Lodge Talk
Apr 28, 20143 min read
Don't Wait to Communicate
No matter your size, one of the biggest challenges in center base care is COMMUNICATION.
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Lodge Talk
Mar 26, 20145 min read
Don't Wait to Cultivate Communication
Communication with your child’s teacher in center base care can often come at a premium.
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Lodge Talk
Mar 18, 20141 min read
To the Center
We recently received correspondence from a graduate parent of her slower-to-mature elementary student.
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Lodge Talk
Mar 18, 20141 min read
Toilet Learning
Toilet training is a process that begins in the infant room by creating an atmosphere of peaceful quality time.
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Lodge Talk
Mar 9, 20143 min read
Ditching the High Chair: 5 Tips to Support Laptime Meals with Babies
At the center, coming together for mealtime provides an opportunity for connecting and leisurely enjoying our time together
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Lodge Talk
Feb 27, 20143 min read
5 Tips for Capturing Classroom Video
Each quarter we meet with Parents to share the joys, discoveries, and developments...
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Lodge Talk
Feb 20, 20141 min read
To the Center
In my inbox from Mom home with a sick child when strep made the rounds.
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Lodge Talk
Feb 19, 20141 min read
Monkey Bars
Torn, we sometimes feel the need to approach a well-meaning adult interacting on the center’s playground by requesting an opportunity...
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Lodge Talk
Sep 16, 20131 min read
What is PLAY?
Play is what the child does. It is an important part of the development of learning.
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Lodge Talk
Aug 29, 20133 min read
Coming to the Table
Admittedly, I was surprised to find myself sitting with a good-size group of interested and engaged parents last week for our...
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Lodge Talk
Jun 10, 20131 min read
Five Ways to Encourage Male Role Models in Early Childhood Education
While it’s true, the nature of our profession is mostly female oriented when it comes to the care and education of children under six years.
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Lodge Talk
Apr 15, 20132 min read
Infant Play the RIE way
I was asked to present on the Role of the Adult at Little Learners Lodge during infant play.
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Lodge Talk
Mar 26, 20133 min read
Relationship Matters: Parent Inclusiveness
Listening to a recent parent endorsement provided for a national campaign on innovation in the classroom, I reflected on our practice...
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Lodge Talk
Mar 22, 20132 min read
Notes of a Standardized Child
Last week working on a video presentation for a GATO grant and taking the Stanford 10 with our soon-to-be graduating Kindergarteners...
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